Forane (R) 123
Material Safety Data Sheet
Arkema Inc.
1 PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS:
DFO
Chemtrec: (800) 424-9300 (24hrs) or (703) 527-3887
2000 Market Street
Medical: Rocky Mountain Poison Control Center
(866) 767-5089 (24Hrs)
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Information Telephone Numbers Phone Number Available Hrs
Product Information 800-245-5858 8:00 am - 5:30 pm (Eastern)
Product Name Forane (R) 123
Product Synonym(s) R-123, HCFC-123
Chemical Family Hydrochlorofluorocarbons
Chemical Formula CHCl2CF3
Chemical Name 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane
EPA Reg Num
Product Use Refrigerant, aerosol propellent
2 COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Ingredient Name CAS RegistryNumber Typical Wt. % OSHA
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane 306-83-2 100% Y
The substance(s) marked with a "Y" in the OSHA column, are identified as hazardous chemicals according to the
criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200)
This material is classified as hazardous under Federal OSHA regulation.
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
3 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Clear, colorless liquid and vapor with faint ether odor
WARNING!
VAPOR REDUCES OXYGEN AVAILABLE FOR BREATHING.
HARMFUL IF INHALED AND MAY CAUSE HEART IRREGULARITIES, UNCONSCIOUSNESS OR DEATH. NON-
FLAMMABLE VOLATILE LIQUID WHICH MAY CAUSE EYE IRRITATION OR DRYING OF THE SKIN. MAY
DECOMPOSE ON CONTACT WITH FLAMES OR EXTREMELY HOT METAL SURFACES TO PRODUCE TOXIC
AND CORROSIVE PRODUCTS.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation and skin contact are expected to be the primary routes of occupational exposure to this material. Based on
single exposure animal tests, it is considered to be practically non-toxic if swallowed or inhaled, no more than slightly
toxic if absorbed through skin, slightly to moderately irritating to eyes and slightly irritating to non-irritating to skin.
Prolonged or repeated contact removes oils from the skin and may dry skin causing irritation, redness and rash. High
vapor concentrations are irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract and may result in central nervous system (CNS)
effects such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness and, in severe exposure, loss of consciousness and death. The
dense vapor of this material may reduce the available oxygen for breathing. Prolonged exposure to an oxygen-
deficient atmosphere may be fatal. Inhalation may cause an increase in the sensitivity of the heart to adrenaline, which
could result in irregular or rapid heartbeats. Medical conditions that may be aggravated by exposure to this material
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include heart disease or compromised heart function.
4 FIRST AID MEASURES
IF IN EYES, immediately flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.
IF ON SKIN, flush the area with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing
before reuse. Get medical attention if irritation develops and persists.
IF SWALLOWED, do NOT induce vomiting. Give water to drink. Get medical attention immediately. NEVER
GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON.
IF INHALED, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen. Get medical attention. Do not give adrenaline, epinephrin or similar drugs following exposure to this
product.
5 FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire and Explosive Properties
Auto-Ignition Temperature NE
Flash Point none Flash Point Method
Flammable Limits- Upper NONE
NONE
Lower
Extinguishing Media
Use water spray, water fog, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical
Fire Fighting Instructions
Cool fire exposed containers well after the fire is out to prevent possible explosions. Fire fighters and others
who may be exposed to products of combustion should wear full fire fighting turn out gear (full Bunker Gear) and
self-contained breathing apparatus (pressure demand NIOSH approved or equivalent). Fire fighting equipment
should be thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
May decompose on contact with flames or extremely hot metal surfaces to produce toxic and corrosive
products. Some mixtures of HCFCs and/or HFCs, and air or oxygen may be combustible if pressurized and
exposed to extreme heat or flame. Container may explode if heated due to resulting pressure rise.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
In Case of Spill or Leak
Use Halogen leak detector or other suitable means to locate leaks or check atmosphere. Keep upwind.
Evacuate enclosed spaces and disperse gas with floor-level forced-air ventilation. Exhaust vapors outdoors.
Do not smoke or operate internal combustion engines. Remove flames and heating elements.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Do not get in eyes, on skin or clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep container closed. Use only with
adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Emptied
container retains vapor and product residue. Observe all labeled safeguards until container is destroyed. Do
not reuse this container. Do not cut or weld on or near this container.
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7 HANDLING AND STORAGE
Storage
Store out of direct sunlight in a cool, well-ventilated place. Store at temperatures below 120 F.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls
Investigate engineering techniques to reduce exposures below airborne exposure limits. Provide ventilation
if necessary to control exposure levels below airborne exposure limits (see below). If practical, use local
mechanical exhaust ventilation at sources of air contamination such as open process equipment.
Eye / Face Protection
Where there is potential for eye contact, wear chemical goggles and have eye flushing equipment available.
Skin Protection
Wear appropriate chemical resistant protective clothing and chemical resistant gloves to prevent skin
contact. Consult glove manufacturer to determine appropriate type glove material for given application.
Wear face shield and chemical resistant clothing such as a rubber apron when splashing may occur. Rinse
contaminated skin promptly. Wash contaminated clothing and clean protective equipment before reuse.
Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
Respiratory Protection
Avoid breathing fume. When airborne exposure limits are exceeded (see below), use NIOSH approved
respirator with an N 95 particulate filter. Consult respirator manufacturer if exposure levels are greater than
ten times the recommended exposure limits. Observe respirator use limitations specified by NIOSH or the
manufacturer. For emergency and other conditions where exposure limit may be significantly exceeded, use
an approved full face positive-pressure, self-contained breathing apparatus or positive-pressure airline with
auxiliary self-contained air supply. Respiratory protection programs must comply with 29 CFR 搂 1910.134.
Other Exposure Limits - Ingredients
The manufacturer has adopted an internal 8 hour time weighted average exposure limit of 10 ppm or 625
mg/m鈥? for 2,2-dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane.
Airborne Exposure Guidelines for Ingredients
Exposure Limit Value
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane
Arkema 8-hour TWA - 10 ppm
WEEL TWA - 50 ppm (310 mg/m3)
-Only those components with exposure limits are printed in this section.
-Skin contact limits designated with a "Y" above have skin contact effect. Air sampling alone is insufficient to accurately quantitate
exposure. Measures to prevent significant cutaneous absorption may be required.
-ACGIH Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic reactions.
-WEEL-AIHA Sensitizer designator with a value of "Y" above means that exposure to this material may cause allergic skin reactions.
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9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Clear, colorless liquid and vapor with faint ether odor
Appearance/Odor
pH NA
Specific Gravity 1.46 @ 25 C
Vapor Pressure 11.5 psia @ 21.1 C (70 F)
Vapor Density (AIR = 1) 5.31
Melting Point NA
Freezing Point -160.6 F / -107 C
Boiling Point 82 F / 27.8 C
Solubility In Water Slight
Percent Volatile 100
Molecular Weight 152.93
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability
This material is chemically stable under specified conditions or storage, shipment and/or use. See
HANDLING AND STORAGE section of this MSDS for specified conditions.
Incompatibility
Avoid contact with hydrochloric acid, alkali or alkaline earth metals, finely powdered metals (aluminum,
magnesium, zinc) and strong oxidizers since they may react or accelerate decomposition.
Hazardous Decomposition Products
Thermal decomposition products include hydrogen fluoride, hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon
dioxide, chlorine and carbonyl halides (phosgene).
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicological Information
Single exposure (acute) studies indicate:
Oral - Practically Non-toxic to Rats (LD50 9,000 mg/kg)
Dermal - No More than Slightly Toxic to Rabbits (LD50 >2,000 mg/kg)
Inhalation - Practically Non-toxic to Rats (4-hr LC50 32,000 ppm)
Eye Irritation - Slightly to Moderately Irritating to Rabbits
Skin Irritation - Non-irritating to Slightly Irritating to Rabbits (4-hr occluded exposure) No skin allergy was
observed in guinea pigs following repeated exposure. Liver abnormalities were reported in a group of workers
who had accidentally been exposed to excessive amounts of a blend of this material and another fluorocarbon.
Following acute inhalation exposure, anesthetic effects such as weakness, loss of coordination and sound
responsiveness and liver effects were observed in animals. Inhalation of high concentrations, followed by
intravenous injection of epinephrine to simulate stress reactions, resulted in heart sensitization in dogs.
Following repeated inhalation exposure to high concentrations, anesthetic effects including lethargy, reduction in
activity and responsiveness to sound and slight liver effects were observed in rats. This material increased the
incidence of benign liver, pancreatic and testicular tumors in long-term inhalation studies in rats. No birth
defects were observed in the offspring of rats and rabbits exposed by inhalation during pregnancy. No adverse
effects on reproductive ability were observed in rats following exposure for 2-generations. No genetic changes
were observed in tests using bacteria, animal cells, whole animals or human cells.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
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12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicological Information
This material is slightly toxic to Daphnia magna (48-hr LC50 17.3-22.8 mg/l), algae (48-hr EC50 67.8-96.6 mg/l)
and rainbow trout (96-hr LC50 65.4 mg/l).
Chemical Fate Information
This material is not readily biodegradable (24% after 28-days) and slightly bioaccumulable (log Pow 2.82). It
rapidly evaporates in an aqueous environment (half-life 3.6-hrs) and is slightly adsorptive in soils and sediments
(log Koc 2.6). In air, it has a half-life in the atmosphere of 1 year, an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of 0.02, a
halocarbon global warming potential (HGWP) of 0.017-0.020, and a global warming potential with respect to
CO2 of 90. It is moderately adsorbed in soils and sediments (log Koc 1.8).
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Disposal
Recover, reclaim or recycle when practical. Dispose of in accordance with federal, state and local regulations.
Note: Chemical additions to, processing of, or otherwise altering this material may make this waste
management information incomplete, inaccurate, or otherwise inappropriate. Furthermore, state and local
waste disposal requirements may be more restrictive or otherwise different from federal laws and regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Name Not regulated when shippped by ground.
DOT Technical Name
DOT Hazard Class
UN Number
DOT Packing Group PG
RQ
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION
Hazard Categories Under Criteria of SARA Title III Rules (40 CFR Part 370)
Immediate (Acute) Health Y Fire N
Delayed (Chronic) Health N Reactive N
Sudden Release of Pressure N
The components of this product are all on the TSCA Inventory list.
Ingredient Related Regulatory Information:
CERCLA RQ SARA TPQ
SARA Reportable Quantities
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane NE
SARA Title III, Section 313
This product does contain chemical(s) which are defined as toxic chemicals under and subject to the reporting requirements of, Section
313 of Title III of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 and 40 CFR Part 372. See Section 2
2,2-Dichloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane
16 OTHER INFORMATION
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Revision Information
Revision Number 13
11 OCT 2004
Revision Date
Supercedes Revision Dated 10-MAY-2004
Revision Summary
ATOFINA Chemicals, Inc. has changed its name to Arkema Inc.
Key
NE= Not Established NA= Not Applicable (R) = Registered Trademark
Arkema Inc. believes that the information and recommendations contained herein (including data and
statements) are accurate as of the date hereof. NO WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESSED OR
IMPLIED, IS MADE CONCERNING THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN. The information provided
herein relates only to the specific product designated and may not be valid where such product is used in
combination with any other materials or in any process. Further, since the conditions and methods of use are
beyond the control of Arkema Inc., Arkema Inc. expressly disclaims any and all liability as to any results
obtained or arising from any use of the product or reliance on such information.
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